overhangs 1 of 2

plural of overhang

overhangs

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of overhang
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as in threatens
to remain poised to inflict harm, danger, or distress on the problem of how he might be able to afford sending his children to college has been overhanging him for several years

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Recent Examples of overhangs
Noun
Emphasizing ruggedness and offering an open invitation to tackle dirt roads, the Bronco’s squared fenders, short overhangs, upright glass and knobby tires look more at home on mountain trails than valet lanes. Peter Lyon, Forbes.com, 31 Aug. 2025 The design draws on various traditional Vietnamese building principles, such as wide roof overhangs that protect facades from sun and rain, and cross-ventilation with openings on opposing walls to enhance airflow. Faye Bradley, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025 In fact, whatever overhangs your property is considered your responsibility. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025 Still, expect short overhangs and big wheels, even if not quite the size of these absurdly chrome 24-inchers. Michael Teo Van Runkle, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025 And there are other spaces, such as outdoor overhangs with mosaic murals overhead, that bring color and a whimsy to a space visited by many who have serious medical matters on their minds. Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 Aug. 2025 The economist pointed to two key overhangs for the housing market. Alex Harring, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for overhangs
Noun
  • These projections estimate how many points each team would be expected to score and allow in a game against an average opponent at a neutral site.
    Austin Mock, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2025
  • This valuation seems justifiable given the company's robust growth, with consensus projections indicating a 43% revenue increase for FY'26 and a 19% rise for FY'27.
    Trefis Team, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Later, Howard calls Matt and agrees to cut the sequence but also threatens to destroy him.
    Carson Blackwelder, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Overreliance on technology threatens to sever the pipeline that develops future experts, leaving critical gaps in both skills and perspective.
    Jason Ma, Fortune, 7 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • They are covered in small protrusions, reminiscent of warts.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2025
  • Improper footwear may cause or exacerbate bunions, protrusions of the big toe knuckles.
    Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 20 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Books were always one of my very favorite sections of the store.
    Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
  • The building’s oldest sections date back to the 1840s, but most of the historic details were restored and renovated at the turn of the century by Onni Tarjanne (the architect behind the Finnish National Theatre).
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The brand’s giant green owl mascot dances badly, makes obscure pop culture references and pokes fun at the company’s push notifications.
    Leeron Walter, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Like his contemporaries, Meyers often pokes fun at the ongoing actions of the president and his administration on Late Night.
    Emlyn Travis Updated, EW.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Shortly after their release in early 2023, some Ryzen 7000-series X3D chips were becoming physically deformed, developing bulges on the bottom that could permanently damage the CPU and bend the pins in the CPU socket.
    Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 25 Aug. 2025
  • Stay away from any watermelons that are shiny, unevenly shaped, or have visible damage, including bruises, cuts, soft spots, bulges, or lumps.
    Brittany Poulson, Verywell Health, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In the far distance lies the Pacific Ocean, and beyond that, featureless protuberances labeled Japan, Russia and China.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • It is filled with avant-garde architecture, domes and soaring silvery steel umbrellas to shield visitors from the heat.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • Available in just about every color of the rainbow, the flower heads range from tight buttons and dense domes to soft, feathery blooms.
    Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 8 Sep. 2025

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